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Budget Friendly Water Gardening Ideas
Budget-friendly water gardening means fun DIY projects! Water gardening comes in all shapes and sizes. The idea of a pond is sometimes a large, in-ground oasis filled with plants, fish, and...
Easy Upgrade: Add a Waterfall
Waterfalls are one of the most popular pond water features for many reasons. The sound a waterfall makes as the water pours onto rocks or hits the surface water is...
How to Build a Turtle Pond
One of the perks of having a backyard pond is watching wildlife like turtles make your oasis their new home. If you want to encourage your local turtles to explore...
What is New Pond Syndrome?
The first year is often the most difficult for pond owners. Your pond may go from crystal clear one day to green the next. The water quality ups and downs...
Spring Prep Checklist
After a long cold winter, gardeners and pond owners can barely wait for spring to get here! Once the pond water temperature consistently stays above 50°F, you can begin water gardening...
How to Add Fish to Your Pond
Fish are low-maintenance pets that add energy and life to your pond. Whether you're a seasoned pond owner looking to add a new addition to the family or just built...
The Importance of O-rings
Performing your yearly pond maintenance and wondering what the little rubber ring in your pond pump or filter is? That's the O-ring. The O-ring is the seal that helps make...
3 Issues to Avoid when Building Your Pond
Before you start digging your new pond make sure you ask yourself these three important pond-building questions to avoid some potentially big issues.
What to Expect When Reopening Your Pond
Spring is easily a favorite season for pond owners. Once the ice and snow thaw and the temperatures warm, you can reopen your pond finally! The first step is spring...